| Biotechnology in Society |
| BIO 150 |
This course explores the field of biotechnology in a comprehensive overview. Material covered includes the following: history of biotechnology; basic techniques used in biotechnology; current and future impacts of biotechnology; and ethical issues within biotechnology. Course Outline
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| Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
| BIO 050 |
This course provides the fundamentals of anatomical structures and functions of the human body. Course Outline
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| Bio Science I |
| BIO 100 |
An introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things. Course Outline Course Objective
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| General Botany |
| BIO 111 |
A survey of the plant kingdom with emphasis on evolutionary advancements and the structure and function of plants and their economic importance.
Prerequisites: BIO 100
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| General Zoology |
| BIO 116 |
An introduction to the basic concepts of animal life and its diversity. Including: taxonomy, cellular and organismic structure and function, development and economic importance.
Prerequisites: Bio 100
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| Natural Science |
| BIO 120 |
Designed to give practical science experience to students of child care, elementary and special education. Much of the time is spent learning to do things rather than learning about things. Course Outline
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| Environmental Science |
| BIO 130 |
An introductory course dealing with the principles that govern natural environments including man's relationship to them. Part of the course will be conducted in the field observing and measuring various aspects of ecology. Course Outline Course Objective
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| Introduction to Genetics |
| BIO 160 |
An introduction to the principles of genetics with emphasis on human heredity. Included are Mendelian genetics, hereditary disorders, gene expression, genetic engineering and agricultural genetics. Course Outline
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| Vertebrate Zoology |
| BIO 212 |
Laboratory and field course. An in-depth study of North American vertebrates with emphasis on Illinois species. Includes taxonomy, distribution, habitats, adaptation, and economic importance.
Prerequisites: BIO 100, BIO 116
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| Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates |
| BIO 214 |
Classification and comparative anatomy and vertebrates including the functions and evolution of their organ systems. Laboratory work includes a variety of vertebrate forms.
Prerequisites: BIO 100, BIO 116
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIO 225 |
This course employs the regional approach to human structure and function using human cadavers. First of a two course sequence for allied health majors.
Prerequisites: BIO 100 or consent of instructor
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| BIO 226 |
Continuation of BIO225, Human A & P I. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiology through the regional approach using human cadavers.
Prerequisites: BIO 225
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| Microbiology |
| BIO 235 |
This course covers a survey of microorganisms with detailed study of the biology, metabolism, growth, death, genetics, and methods of differentiation of bacteria. Also classification, control of organisms by physical and chemical methods, immunology and diseases are covered.
Prerequisites: BIO 100 or consent of instructor
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